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Matthew Hayden vs Rohit Sharma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Matthew Hayden or Rohit Sharma?

Matthew Hayden has the edge on the headline numbers: Matthew Hayden leads on T20I batting (308 runs, avg 51.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Matthew Hayden (Chennai Super Kings) has 308 T20I runs at avg 51.3 in 9 matches. Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Matthew Hayden
🦁 CSK · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Matthew Hayden
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
AR
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
119.5
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Matthew Hayden
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
9Matches159
🏏 Batting
308Runs4231
51.33Batting Avg32.05
143.93Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
4Half-Centuries32
13Sixes 🔴205
73
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets1
—Bowling Avg113.00
—Economy Rate9.97
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Matthew Hayden vs Rohit Sharma — Stat Comparison Table

Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).

IPL season stats
StatisticMatthew HaydenRohit Sharma
Matches019
Avg fantasy points079
Best fantasy score0214
Runs0885
Strike rate0.0126.2
Fours085
Sixes049
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0138
Catches09
Total dismissals09
International career — T20I
StatisticMatthew HaydenRohit Sharma
Matches9159
Runs3084231
Batting average51.3332.05
Strike rate143.9140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)432
Wickets01
Bowling average—113.00
Economy rate—9.97

📋 Format by format

T20I. Matthew Hayden has played 9 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Matthew Hayden has 308 runs at 51.3 (strike rate 143.9), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Matthew Hayden 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 4 and 32.

ODI. Matthew Hayden has played 161 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Matthew Hayden has 6,133 runs at 43.8 (strike rate 79.0), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Matthew Hayden 10, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 36 and 63. Rohit Sharma also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24, while Matthew Hayden has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Matthew Hayden has played 103 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Matthew Hayden has 8,625 runs at 50.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Matthew Hayden has scored more. Hundreds: Matthew Hayden 30, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 29 and 18.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Matthew Hayden
Evenly matched
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Matthew Hayden
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Matthew Hayden vs Rohit Sharma — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Matthew Hayden has scored 308 T20I runs in 9 matches at an average of 51.33, with 4 half-centuries.

T20I career: Rohit Sharma has scored 4,231 T20I runs in 159 matches at an average of 32.05, with 5 centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 113.00 with an economy of 9.97.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 79 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Matthew Hayden or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Matthew Hayden vs Rohit Sharma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 214 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Matthew Hayden or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (126.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Matthew Hayden and Rohit Sharma?

Matthew Hayden costs 8 Cr and Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Matthew Hayden and Rohit Sharma won?

Matthew Hayden has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Rohit Sharma has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Matthew Hayden or Rohit Sharma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rohit Sharma is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Chennai Super Kings are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Matthew Hayden or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Matthew Hayden has 308 in 9 matches (average 51.3) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Matthew Hayden scores faster in T20Is: Matthew Hayden strikes at 143.9 and Rohit Sharma at 140.9.

Who has more ODI runs, Matthew Hayden or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Matthew Hayden has 6,133 in 161 matches (average 43.8) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has more Test runs, Matthew Hayden or Rohit Sharma?

Matthew Hayden has more Test runs: Matthew Hayden has 8,625 in 103 matches (average 50.7) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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